Clinical trials
Surgical Resection clinical trials
Below are recruiting surgical resection clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 106 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04968990RecruitingPhase 2
New Wilms tumor treated with proton beam abdominal radiation
This trial studies a specific type of radiation (proton beam) given to the abdomen after surgery and/or chemotherapy in children and young people with newly diagnosed Wilms tumor. The goal is to improve cancer control while carefully targeting radiation to the right stage of disease.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT01668082Recruiting
Study brain tumor metabolism during planned brain surgery
This study looks at how brain tumors use energy (“metabolism”) during planned surgical removal. It may help researchers learn what makes tumors grow and how to improve future brain tumor treatments.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06805890Recruiting
Tissue repair study in IBD using organoid technology
This study collects tissue samples from people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis during routine colonoscopy or surgery to grow mini-organs (organoids) in the lab. The goal is to learn how the gut heals itself, which could lead to better treatments.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT06526338RecruitingPhase 2
Studying IP-001 after liver cancer treatment to prevent recurrence
This trial tests an investigational drug called IP-001 given after standard treatment for liver cancer (HCC) to help prevent the cancer from returning. It is for people whose cancer has a moderate to high risk of coming back after surgery or ablation.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT05433467Recruiting
CT-guided locating for tiny liver cancer before surgery
This study tests a CT-guided method to find and precisely locate very small liver cancer spots before surgery. It may help surgeons remove the tumor more accurately when standard scans cannot clearly see it.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT05516628RecruitingPhase 2
Adjuvant atezolizumab plus bevacizumab after liver cancer surgery
This trial studies whether adding atezolizumab and bevacizumab after complete liver cancer surgery can lower the chance the cancer comes back. It also uses “multi-omics” tests (special lab tests on your tissue/blood) to help predict who is more likely to respond or resist treatment.
SingaporeAges 21–90 - NCT05298722Recruiting
MRI and blood tests to predict if pancreatic surgery is possible
This study looks at MRI scans, computer-extracted imaging features, and blood/“liquid biopsy” tests after FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy to predict whether surgery can fully remove pancreatic cancer. It may help your care team choose the best next step—whether surgery is likely to be possible and how to plan it.
Ghent, East FlandersAges 18 years+ - NCT06578650Recruiting
Restrata Mat for Skin Cancer Surgery Wounds
This study tests a special fiber mat called Restrata that is placed in the wound after skin cancer removal to help it heal. The mat acts as a scaffold for new skin growth and may help close the wound without needing a skin graft.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges 18 years+ - NCT03772119Recruiting
Child surgery follow-up study for a spine bone shape issue
This study follows children aged 3–10 who need surgery for a specific type of spine bone shape problem (hemivertebra). It aims to track outcomes after the operation and how well follow-up is completed.
BordeauxAges 3–10 - NCT06547710Recruiting
Surgery for lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the lung
This trial tests if removing the main lung tumor can help patients whose cancer has spread to the lining of the lung (M1a stage) but not to other organs. It is for people who have not had any prior treatment for lung cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05388773RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery then lower-dose radiation for p16+ throat cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether removing the tumor through the mouth, followed by a reduced course of radiation, can control HPV-related (p16+) oropharynx throat cancer. It may help reduce treatment intensity after surgery, while still aiming to keep the cancer from coming back.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05462496RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus gut microbiome changes after pancreatic chemo
This Phase 2 study tests whether changing the gut microbiome (the gut’s helpful bacteria) and giving pembrolizumab after chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with operable pancreatic cancer. It aims to see if this approach can boost the immune system after standard treatment and help reduce cancer returning.
New York, New YorkAges 19 years+ - NCT06983444Recruiting
Bipolar prostate surgery comparison for BPH
This trial compares two ways to remove prostate tissue in men with an enlarged prostate (BPH). It tests if cutting out the tissue (enucleation) works better than shaving it down (resection) to improve urine flow and symptoms.
Qina, Qena GovernorateAges 50–80 - NCT04098146Recruiting
Registry for jawbone reconstruction after jaw cancer and jaw bone death
This study collects real-world information from people undergoing jaw reconstruction after their jaw bone was damaged (from cancer and certain medicines). It may help improve future treatment planning by tracking surgical choices and outcomes.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07534033RecruitingPhase 2
Probiotic LR607 for newly diagnosed lung cancer
This study tests whether a probiotic supplement (LR607) can help patients with newly diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer—a common type of lung cancer. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that may help your immune system fight cancer alongside standard treatments.
GuangzhouAges 18–80 - NCT02598349RecruitingPhase 2
Proton radiation for pancreas cancer that can’t be removed
This trial tests proton radiation for people with pancreas cancer that cannot be fully removed by surgery (or who choose not to have surgery). It may help shrink or control the cancer using a treatment that aims to better target the tumor while limiting dose to nearby organs.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04894643Recruiting
Pre-surgery proton radiation plus chemo for borderline pancreatic cancer
This trial tests whether giving proton radiation and chemotherapy before surgery can shrink or control “borderline resectable” pancreatic cancer so it can be removed more effectively. It may help by improving treatment response while planning for surgery afterward.
Wiener Neustadt, Lower AustriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06997094RecruitingPhase 1
Decitabine plus standard therapy for HPV-negative head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding the drug decitabine to standard treatment (surgery and possibly radiation) can help people with a type of head and neck cancer not caused by HPV. You would receive decitabine before surgery, and then continue with standard care after.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06800339RecruitingPhase 1
Immunotherapy and radiation before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests combining chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and a low dose of radiation before surgery for people with non-small cell lung cancer that is borderline resectable (can potentially be removed but is close to nearby structures). It aims to see if this approach can shrink the tumor enough to allow successful surgery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04506008RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation followed by surgery for soft tissue sarcoma
This trial tests a treatment plan where you first get a shorter (hypofractionated) course of radiation and then have surgery to remove the tumor. It may help control the cancer locally in certain soft tissue sarcomas and improve surgical outcomes.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06487481RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation before surgery for recurrent adrenal cancer
This trial tests whether giving radiation before surgery helps people with adrenal cancer that has come back after previous treatment. It aims to see if this approach can improve outcomes for patients who can have surgery at the NIH.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06575322Recruiting
Neoadjuvant therapy for head and neck cancer: effects on pain and mood
This trial tests whether adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy before surgery can help reduce pain, anxiety, and depression in people with head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if this approach improves quality of life during treatment.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06576180Recruiting
Chemo-immunotherapy and cognition in head and neck cancer
This trial is studying whether a combination of chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) and an immunotherapy drug (anti-PD-1) affects memory and thinking in people with head and neck cancer that can be removed with surgery. Researchers want to see if these treatments cause any cognitive changes.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT05582265RecruitingPhase 3
Study immune drug plus chemo before surgery versus surgery first
This Phase 3 trial compares two treatment plans for stage III/IVA head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC). One plan uses an immune drug with chemotherapy before surgery; the other goes straight to surgery first, to see which approach works better.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for surgical resection?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 106 recruiting surgical resection studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a surgical resection trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a surgical resection trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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